Louisiana is ‘Home Of’ Some Interesting People and Things

Bunkie, in central Louisiana, is the home of the Corn Festival. The annual event falls in June, and features arts and crafts, a parade, softball tournament, and car show. But here is where it gets interesting: The Bunkie Corn festival also includes a lizard race, a pirogue race, and lots of corn, prepared in more ways than you could ever dream of!

Church Point, in Acadia Parish, is the home of the Buggy Festival. This fest features Cajun and Zydeco music, a carnival, antique buggies on display, arts and crafts, parade, and the Buggy Queen pageant. But the most interesting activities are the baby crawling contest, accordion and fiddle contests, and French speaking contest. The Church Point Buggy Festival takes place in June.

Rosepine is clearly proud of their high school. The town, which is near Toledo Bend, has a population of about 1700, and boasts that their community also hosts six churches within its 4 square mile area.

Urania, home of reforestation, was founded by lumbering magnate Henry E. Hardtner, who is considered "Louisiana's first conservationist," according to Wikipedia. The town is located in north-central Louisiana.

Iberia Parish, birthplace of former Louisiana governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, is also the home of the world-famous Tabasco hot sauce, and the beautiful Avery Gardens.

Vernon Parish in West-Central Louisiana, is the home of Fort Polk. The U.S. Army installation is located just a few miles from Leesville.

Webster Parish is where Sarepta, Louisiana is located. That's the home of country superstar and reality TV star, Trace Adkins. There you'll find bayous, lakes, and terrific hospitality.

Vivian is the home of the Louisiana Redbud Festival. If you don't know what this is, a redbud is a tree that displays gorgeous purplish-pink flowers in spring.

Oil City, a small town in the northwest corner of the state, is the home of the Gusher Days Festival. They also host a holiday fireworks festival called 'Christmas on Caddo.'

Erath, a town in Southwest Louisiana, is the home of a Thoroughbred Horse Racing Hall of Fame jockey. Randy Romero, who rode over 4000 winning horses in his career, including three Breeder's Cup races.

Bernice, Louisiana, is a town in the tippy top of the state. So far north, it's practically Arkansas. Bernice is the home of the (in)famous Roberstson clan of 'Duck Dynasty' fame. Despite his appearance, Willie Robertson is said to have a net worth of $20 million, thanks to the family business of duck calls.